| Pointools
Edit |
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The challenges of managing and working with large
point cloud datasets efficiently and maximising
their value has been the primary concern of point
cloud software specialists Pointools, who have
recently announced the availability of the
eagerly-awaited flagship product Pointools Edit. |
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Key Features
Pointools Edit builds on the features of the
successful Pointools View Pro, adding a new set of
tools and enhancements in key areas without
compromising performance. Like View Pro, Edit is
also based on the Vortex point cloud engine designed
to deliver productivity with huge datasets.
Pointools say their focus with Edit has been to
provide a post-registration toolkit that prepares
point cloud data for production of deliverables
reducing the overall project production time. Edit
has been tested rigorously in production
environments to ensure it delivers, even for most
demanding projects. |
Layers
Point layers are one of Edit’s most unique and
powerful features. For example cleaning noise from
an interior scan is made easier by moving the walls
into another layer, allowing the user to focus on
the interior. Once complete, the walls can be moved
back to the original layer. Layers can also be
locked effectively acting as a mask. Once a user
grasps this methodology, editing that may have in
the past taken many hours can now take minutes to
complete with fewer commands needed. |
Editing
In addition to the standard rectangle and polygon
selection tools, Edit provides a 3d brush tool for
easy selection of objects in complex environments.
Selections are fast and utilise multiple CPU cores
if available. When working with huge point datasets,
density can be reduced for faster operation and on
export the editing will automatically be reapplied
to every point. |
RGB Retouching
RGB values in point clouds can be re-touched using a
colour matching and 3d brush with layers for masking
and precise control. Photo editing filters such as
brightness/contrast, hue/saturation can also be
applied and the results saved to the point cloud
file. Where the presentation of the point cloud data
is important, this can fix mis-mapped obstructions
or sky areas on scan data as well as scanner
‘circles’ not covered by photography. |
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Pointools Model
for AutoCAD |
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Point clouds are increasingly beginning to prove
their worth in the construction industry, but the
ability to work with point clouds within AutoCAD has
been limited. That is until now, Pointools Model
from UK based point cloud software specialist
Pointools, makes it possible to work with up to a
billion scan points within AutoCAD. Existing
architectural or engineering structures captured by
laser scanning can now be visualized at full density
within AutoCAD. The plug-in will display points in
the viewport, allow snapping to points and fast
viewing in section. You can quickly drill down to
subsets of data using selection tools and the range
of shading options delivers extra clarity to scan
data that otherwise can be different to interpret. |
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Pointools 4
Rhino |
Pointools 4 Rhino™
delivers Pointool's industry leading point cloud
display technology into Rhinoceros®. This
enables you to use Rhino's powerful drawing and
modelling toolset within a point cloud context,
ideal for:
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Visualising your
Rhino model in a point cloud context
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Modelling from
point clouds and Lidar data
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2d drawing from
point clouds and Lidar data
Why Rhino? Rhino
delivers tools usually found only in high-end 3D cad
software, and it does it at a fraction of the price!
In addition Rhino 4 features a comprehensive set of
drawing tools, includes support for dxf and dwg and
many other formats and enjoys a large user
community. |
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Pointools View
Pro |
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Pointools View Pro is an easy to use application
that enables users to fully navigate, analyse and
take measurements from point cloud data. In addition
textured 3D models can be imported and viewed in
context.
Built to display architectural and engineering point
databases, it is optimised for viewing large point
datasets and can handle large coordinate systems
without loss of accuracy. High Quality Perspective
and Orthogonal views can be rendered out and used
for the production of stunning visuals incorporating
both point cloud and 3D model data. |
